Can I get my dog antibiotics without seeing the vet?

Can I give my pet antibiotics without a prescription? No, any antibiotic you give to your pet should be prescribed by your vet. Never give your pet a medication without instruction by your vet, even if they have had it in the past.

Can you get a pet prescription online?

If you visit an in-person vet, you can often ask them to send a prescription to an online pet pharmacy such as Chewy.com or 1-800-Pet-Meds to have it filled and delivered to your door. This can sometimes be cheaper than buying directly through your local veterinarian’s office.

Can you get dog medicine without a vet?

Some pet medications are available over the counter (OTC) which means that no prescription is needed. Other pet medications are classified by the FDA as prescription only, which means that they cannot be dispensed without an authorization from your veterinarian.

Can vets charge for prescriptions?

Your Vet is legally obliged to issue you with a prescription should they determine POM-V products are necessary, but they are allowed to make a reasonable charge for doing so. This is a nominal fee and should not be excessive or to prevent you from purchasing a product.

Do Vets have to give you a prescription?

Can my vet refuse to issue a prescription? Legally a vet is obliged, on request, to issue a written prescription for a medicine they would be prepared to sell to you themselves.

How do I get a prescription for my dog?

Ask your vet for a written prescription for the medicines that your pet needs. After 2005, vets are required to allow their clients to buy medicines from the supplier of their choice. Your vet will still need to see your pets for health checks and monitoring BUT the medicines will be much cheaper if you buy online.

Is Frontline prescription only?

Available without a prescription, Frontline Plus for Dogs kills adult fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, ticks, and chewing lice on contact.

Can I ask vet for prescription?

Do vets charge for prescription?

Veterinarians are legally obliged to issue you with a prescription but are allowed to make a reasonable charge for doing this. If your pet is on long-term medication, a repeat prescription may mean you won’t have to pay for a new prescription every time – ask your vet if this is an option.